When I was a little girl, spending the night at my grandparent's house was the highlight of our summer. They lived on several acres with a small pond right in the heart of Tucker Georgia. Oh! the smell of fresh cut grass...thanks to my uncle who lived next door! We would always take a blanket out in the yard to lay in the grass and listen to the bull frogs. I think my grandmother did this so our grandaddy could listen to the ball game. What she didn't realise is ,that when she pulled out the mason jars for us to catch fireflies... the fun only just began. She ever so sweetly gave up her stash of jars...poking holes in the tops to allow those little creatures to breath. It always seemed like we had a jar full! Sometimes we would even let a few go inside my aunt's house...Oh the joys of spending time with our cousin and seeing what trouble we could stir up. Memories created in the most simplest of times.
It has been a few years since we have had more than just a few fireflies. Tonight we had so many that those flashing little bugs beckoned us to come outside and play. How could I resist creating memories with my children? This evening that smell of fresh cut grass came pouring in. All I could think of was how we all would run around the yard chasing those crazy little flies with flashlights attached to their rears. So...as we grabbed the mason jars...I thought of my grandmother sitting with us all outside on that blanket right in the heart of Tucker Georgia. Oh how I wish my girls could have known her! Now as I make memories with my girls...you will find me outside in the yard at night as they chase the fireflies...I'll be the one poking holes in my jars! And inside you will find my hubby...listening to the ball game! Go Braves!
37 years of growing and learning to be a great big family!
Friday, June 11, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
I now pronounce you man and wife.....
Tears of joy from years of raising our beautiful daughter...flowed down my cheeks ....
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Dear daughter....
My dear sweet Em....It only seems like yesterday that you were climbing fences with your two brothers. Oh the memories that you have made. Oh the memories you will be making.
Today as you step foot into this next phase of life...just think of all the memories you have ahead of you! And as you say your I do's to the blessing God has sent you....I will be watching in awe of what God has done . You are a testimony of how God will bless you when you choose to obey and surrender your will to His. I amazed at how quickly Eric came into your life at that moment!
Emily today will be filled with tears...some sad some joyful. The sad is because I feel like I blinked...you grew up way too fast! The joyful is because I am so very proud of the young woman you have become.I can't wait to see all that God has planned for you! You are truly a gift...a very big blessing to me! I am proud to call you my daughter! At 6 o'clock this evening I will then call you Emily Jackson...but you will always be a Holcombe. I love you my daughter! Have fun on your wedding day!!!!
Mom
Today as you step foot into this next phase of life...just think of all the memories you have ahead of you! And as you say your I do's to the blessing God has sent you....I will be watching in awe of what God has done . You are a testimony of how God will bless you when you choose to obey and surrender your will to His. I amazed at how quickly Eric came into your life at that moment!
Mom
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
She's gone......
You became my grandmother the day my mom said "I do!" You embraced us as though we were your grandchildren. Although you only had 1 child...you left this world with 7 grandchildren and 23 great grandkids...1 great great and 1 great great on the way. Grun we will miss you...and your key lime pies!
This week will be filled with many emotions. As we are finishing up wedding plans...we are also planning a funeral. I really hate this...I feel so torn! As we celebrate the marriage of our daughter this week... we will also be celebrating the life of a very special lady. We live and we die....blessed be the name of the Lord! Our days are numbered...Only our maker knows how many. Although the next few days will be bittersweet...I know I serve a God who is filled with compassion and will supply all that I need this week.
Choosing to live each day as though it were your last! All those little things that would normally bother you...they suddenly become insignificant. Lord help me to live each day to the fullest...never wasting a moment to love and be loved...living my life with NO regrets!
This week will be filled with many emotions. As we are finishing up wedding plans...we are also planning a funeral. I really hate this...I feel so torn! As we celebrate the marriage of our daughter this week... we will also be celebrating the life of a very special lady. We live and we die....blessed be the name of the Lord! Our days are numbered...Only our maker knows how many. Although the next few days will be bittersweet...I know I serve a God who is filled with compassion and will supply all that I need this week.
Choosing to live each day as though it were your last! All those little things that would normally bother you...they suddenly become insignificant. Lord help me to live each day to the fullest...never wasting a moment to love and be loved...living my life with NO regrets!
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Wedding...limited seating!
Planning a wedding is a lot of work! So much preparation...Oh I hope we don't forget anything!
Our oldest daughter will be saying her I do's at the end of this month. So many emotions running through our house right now....good and bad! Plans made then plans changed. Ok! I am a worrier! I never like to see others left out. Because of the venue we chose there is limited space. Our families are huge and take up most of the head count allowance. That leaves little room for those outside of family. We have been a part of a fellowship since it's beginning 24 years ago. Many have watched my children grow up and have shared many events in our crazy lives! Many of those we weren't able to include in the guest list. I wish it was unlimited seating...maybe we should have rented the Braves Stadium!
My eyes have been opened to the time and money involved in planning a wedding. In the future I will have a different outlook on any major events. RSVP's were once not as significant as they are now. There's a reason for needing an accurate head count!
There is one wedding that I know where there will be unlimited seating The marriage of The Lamb...Jesus!
One day He will return to claim His bride! All those who have believed and surrendered their lives to Him will be apart of this HUGE marriage feast! This is one wedding I don't want to miss! It's up to me whether I'm on that list or not! It doesn't matter what I look like,how I'm dressed or if I have money...God wants me just as I am. Woo! Hoo! I won't need a new outfit! Just little ole me! The thing is... I don't know when He will return...I just need to make sure I'm ready and waiting! Have you turned in your RSVP? I did about 30 years ago...I'm just waiting to attend!
Our oldest daughter will be saying her I do's at the end of this month. So many emotions running through our house right now....good and bad! Plans made then plans changed. Ok! I am a worrier! I never like to see others left out. Because of the venue we chose there is limited space. Our families are huge and take up most of the head count allowance. That leaves little room for those outside of family. We have been a part of a fellowship since it's beginning 24 years ago. Many have watched my children grow up and have shared many events in our crazy lives! Many of those we weren't able to include in the guest list. I wish it was unlimited seating...maybe we should have rented the Braves Stadium!
My eyes have been opened to the time and money involved in planning a wedding. In the future I will have a different outlook on any major events. RSVP's were once not as significant as they are now. There's a reason for needing an accurate head count!
There is one wedding that I know where there will be unlimited seating The marriage of The Lamb...Jesus!
One day He will return to claim His bride! All those who have believed and surrendered their lives to Him will be apart of this HUGE marriage feast! This is one wedding I don't want to miss! It's up to me whether I'm on that list or not! It doesn't matter what I look like,how I'm dressed or if I have money...God wants me just as I am. Woo! Hoo! I won't need a new outfit! Just little ole me! The thing is... I don't know when He will return...I just need to make sure I'm ready and waiting! Have you turned in your RSVP? I did about 30 years ago...I'm just waiting to attend!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Mom of 9....
Somedays I feel like the rope in a game of Tug of War. Never ending pulling and tugging at my heart, mind and strength. Being a mom can be unending days filled with mundane task that will stretch your soul to the brink of collapse. Multiply that by 10...guess who the 10th is?...Love ya honey! Finding time to recharge my batteries is near impossible at this point in time. However, I know my God will strengthen me to accomplish all that He has set before me.
When I set my mind on Jesus...I can do all things! When I set my mind on the goal...looking at the glass as half full and not half empty so to speak...then I see the blessing of being a mom as a blessing and not a curse. Each of our children are a gift...the very best gift I have EVER received. From the time I understood about motherhood...I knew that I wanted my life filled with children. I am so thankful to be married to a man who feels the same. He is my very best encourager...the one who keeps me pointed in the right direction.The one whom our children call dad. The one who I love very much and am honored to be married to.
I wish I could say we are perfect parents...however that is only partially true. We are the perfect parents for OUR kids. Do we mess up? All the time! Do we loose our patience? You should have seen me yesterday...well, maybe not! Raising kids can bring out the best and the worst in a person. But the rewards far outweigh all those things that suck the life right out of you. My kids are my life and it's because of them that I continue to get up in the morning.
Justin, Jordan, Emily, Sarah, Jessica, Lindsey, Rachel, Megan and Mackenzie....It's because of you that I am so very blessed ! Every grey hair, empty bank account, sink full of dishes, overflowing laundry room and total exhaustion... all are a result of you being here. However, nothing can compare to the smiles,hugs,laughter and all out joy that you bring to my life! I consider it an honor to be your mom..I love you!
Karen...Mom of 9!
When I set my mind on Jesus...I can do all things! When I set my mind on the goal...looking at the glass as half full and not half empty so to speak...then I see the blessing of being a mom as a blessing and not a curse. Each of our children are a gift...the very best gift I have EVER received. From the time I understood about motherhood...I knew that I wanted my life filled with children. I am so thankful to be married to a man who feels the same. He is my very best encourager...the one who keeps me pointed in the right direction.The one whom our children call dad. The one who I love very much and am honored to be married to.
I wish I could say we are perfect parents...however that is only partially true. We are the perfect parents for OUR kids. Do we mess up? All the time! Do we loose our patience? You should have seen me yesterday...well, maybe not! Raising kids can bring out the best and the worst in a person. But the rewards far outweigh all those things that suck the life right out of you. My kids are my life and it's because of them that I continue to get up in the morning.
Justin, Jordan, Emily, Sarah, Jessica, Lindsey, Rachel, Megan and Mackenzie....It's because of you that I am so very blessed ! Every grey hair, empty bank account, sink full of dishes, overflowing laundry room and total exhaustion... all are a result of you being here. However, nothing can compare to the smiles,hugs,laughter and all out joy that you bring to my life! I consider it an honor to be your mom..I love you!
Karen...Mom of 9!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Day 7... the BB gun is coming out!
At first I felt really sorry for this bird...however, it is becoming an annoying nuisance! At 6:30 this morning ...seriously! I thought the rooster across the street was bad...2 am and 4 am ...cock-a-doodle- doooooooooo! Is the country life ever really quiet?
Maybe I should grease the window....kinda like the pole to the bird feeder to prevent squirrels from getting to the birdseed. Suggestions??? I'm ready to pull out the BB gun, but knowing me I would just break the window and then that bird would fly in the house!
Let's face it....Life in the Holcombe house is never dull!
Maybe I should grease the window....kinda like the pole to the bird feeder to prevent squirrels from getting to the birdseed. Suggestions??? I'm ready to pull out the BB gun, but knowing me I would just break the window and then that bird would fly in the house!
Let's face it....Life in the Holcombe house is never dull!
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